Grammy-winning musician Bruno Mars entertained the crowd at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s annual Blue Diamond Gala. (photo courtesy of Bruno Mars)

On June 12, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation hosted its fifth-anniversary Blue Diamond Gala, a star-studded evening that featured an exhilarating performance by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars.  Equality trailblazers Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss were honored during the event, which raised more than $3 million and was attended by more than 2,000 guests.

The Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group – which includes Chairman Mark Walter, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton Jr., Peter Guber, King and Kloss ­– presented the gala.

The evening also included a welcome from Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Anderson, an introduction of the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers, highlights of youth impacted by LADF’s programs, and Dodger broadcasters Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser, who helped bring awareness to LADF’s important work.

Attendees included players such as Clayton Kershaw and Justin Turner, coaches including Manager Dave Roberts, former Dodgers like Steve Garvey and Fernando Valenzuela, and special guests like Tiffany Haddish, Tina Knowles and Haley Joel Osment.

Founded in 1995, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is the official team charity of the Los Angeles Dodgers. An award-winning leader in sports-based youth development, LADF harnesses the power of the Dodger brand, and a passionate fan base, to significantly impact underserved youth in some of the most challenged neighborhoods of Los Angeles.

Since inception, more than $25 million has been invested in programs and grants to nonprofits to improve access to education, health care and sports. LADF serves 10,500 youth through its sports-based youth development program and provides 300,000 kids access to safe recreational spaces in their own neighborhood.

Dodger Stadium is located at 1000 Vin Scully Ave. For information, visit dodgers.com/ladf.